38 p. transcript of an interview with Lizette Ahenakew conducted by Christine Welsh on June 21, 1983. Tape number IH-120/IH-121, transcript disc 7.

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She was born on the Little Pine Reserve, the first girl from that reserve to attend high school. She tells of some childhood memories; naming ceremonies; significance of Indian names; the training of children, especially girls; menarche seclusion; women: influence of, in religion and ceremonialism, pregnancy; her education: traditional; experiences in Anglican boarding school (integrated) in Saskatoon; training for roles as wife and mother.

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Canadian Plains Research Centre

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Sandy Lake Reserve, Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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Animals -- In religion and ceremonialism

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Assimilation

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Assimilation -- Conflicts resulting from

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Ceremonialism -- Right to participate

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Children -- Naming of

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Children -- Training of

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Christian churches -- Attitudes toward

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Discrimination -- Against Indians

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Education -- Attitudes toward

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Education -- Integrated

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Education -- Secular

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Education -- Traditional

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Girls -- Training of

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Horses -- Adornment of

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Horses -- Significance in religion and ceremonials

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Humor

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Indian Affairs, Department of -- Paternalism

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Little Pine Reserve

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Marriage -- Arranged

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Marriage -- Ceremonies

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Marriage -- Preparations for

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Marriage -- Responsibilities

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Medicine and curing practices -- Ingredients, gathering and preparation of

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